Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.51.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Leads the Pursuer
“Appearing virtually within reach of Kālayavana’s hands at every moment, Lord Hari led the King of the Yavanas far away to a mountain cave.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Hari appeared almost within Kālayavana’s reach at every moment.
- Yet it was the Lord who was leading the King of the Yavanas.
- The Lord led him far away to a mountain cave. Apparent closeness did not mean Kālayavana could seize Him.
Try this today
Reread the verse and notice who is actually directing the journey.
Ask yourself
What does this scene show me about the difference between pursuing the Lord and controlling Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.